Three years ago Ellex purchased Innovative Imaging, Inc and the Eye CubedTM ultrasound system (the world's leading ultrasound technology for the retinal/vitreal specialist); and bough Cynthia Kendell and Gus Kohn on board as ultrasound experts and application specialists. At the 2009 AAO meeting Ellex will introduce the next generation Eye CubedTM system, with unparalleled image resolution and enhanced features including a 1 terabyte hard drive, burnable DVD, and totally new intuitive software interface. Next Generation Eye CubedTM - High resolution goes ultra With the highest image resolution and fastest real time sample and imaging rates the new Eye Cubed system offers the optimal system combination for pre- and post-op B- scan, and diagnostic A-scan imaging of the retinal and vitreous (10 MHz posterior imaging to 20 MHz wide-field anterior imaging) imaging of the retina and vitreal spaces. Ultrasound offers unprecedented imaging capability to further define clearly visible pathologies and to evaluate structures beyond visible structures, or in situations where bleeding obscures visualization.1 With unprecedented A-scan and high-resolution B-scan modes, the Eye Cubed system meets the high-resolution imaging needs for detecting ocular abnormalities in routine and difficult cases. Operating at 10 MHz-with high signal-to-noise ratio, 100- to150-µm axial and 200-µm lateral resolution at the back of the eye, and 25-frames-per-second image acquisition rate- the Eye Cubed system optimizes fine resolution of the retina and choroid. B-scan imaging can be used to screen for retinal detachments,2 or for evaluation of the diabetic macula, ocular cysts, and foreign bodies. The ability to record 10-second movies for each exam (for later movie or frame-by-frame review) further enhances the image diagnostic capability of the Eye Cubed system. Sample images, below, and short video clips illustrates the performance and resolution of this system. References 1. Rabinowitz R, et al. Eye. 2004;18:253-256. 2. Lorenzo-Carrero J, et al. Ophthalmology.2009;116:94-99. Eyecubed Video Library: Click image to play video clip